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Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole


  • Author: amanda-miller
  • Total Time: 435 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: None

Description

A hearty and comforting slow cooker casserole featuring Yukon Gold potatoes, ground beef, and kidney beans, all topped with melty cheese.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 cup finely diced sweet yellow onions
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 (16-ounce) can dark red kidney beans, undrained
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes with juice
  • 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with fire roasted hatch chilies, with juice
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon chipotle powder
  • 1½ pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, sliced about â…› inch thick
  • 1¼ cups Colby and Monterey Jack cheese, freshly shredded

Instructions

  1. Lightly spray your crockpot with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. In a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, diced onions, and minced garlic until the beef is no longer pink.
  3. Drain any excess grease from the skillet and transfer the mixture to the prepared crockpot.
  4. Add the kidney beans, diced tomatoes, corn, salt, black pepper, and chipotle powder to the crockpot. Stir until well combined.
  5. Remove 1½ cups of the meat mixture and set aside for the final layer.
  6. Layer the sliced Yukon Gold potatoes into the crockpot and sprinkle the reserved meat mixture evenly over the top.
  7. Cover and cook on high for 300 minutes or on low for 420 minutes.
  8. Before serving, sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top, cover again, and let it melt completely.

Notes

Serve with fresh cilantro, cornbread, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 420 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg